EDGT 580 School of Education Gate 3 – MAT Initial Licensure

This course is intended to provide guidance and information regarding the expectations and requirements for the student’s program (Gate 3). Candidates will submit Gate 3 Application requirements in this course.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Course Guide

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This course should be taken the semester prior to Student Teaching (excluding the Summer semester).


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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the candidate will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Quiz: Student Information

This quiz will confirm that the candidate has completed the Confirmation Information step of the Gate 3 Application. This quiz covers the Learn material, contains 1 short answer question, is limited to 2 hours and 45 minutes, and allows unlimited attempts with last attempt counting towards the grade. (CLOs: A, B, C)

Quiz: Intention

This quiz will determine when the candidate intends to complete Student Teaching. It covers the Learn material, contains 2 short answer questions, is limited to 2 hours and 45 minutes, allows unlimited attempts with the last attempt counting towards the grade. (CLOs: A, B, C)

Quiz: Student Teaching Agreement

This quiz will confirm that the candidate has completed the Student Teaching Agreement step of the Gate 3 Application. This quiz covers the Learn material, contains 1 short answer question, is limited to 2 hours and 45 minutes, allows unlimited attempts with the last attempt counting towards the grade. (CLOs: A, B, C)

Quiz: Content Competency Evaluation

This quiz will confirm that the candidate has submitted a copy of his/her Content Competency Evaluation in the Gate 3 Application portal if required by the candidate’s program. This evaluation must show proof that the candidate has completed or is registered to complete all Content Competency requirements prior to Student Teaching.

This quiz covers the Learn material, contains 1 short answer question, is limited to 2 hours and 45 minutes, and allows unlimited attempts with the last attempt counting towards the grade. (CLOs: A, B, C)

Quiz: VCLA

This quiz will confirm that the candidate has submitted an official passing score report for the VCLA exam in the Gate 3 Application portal. This quiz covers the Learn material, contains 1 short answer question, is limited to 2 hours and 45 minutes, and allows unlimited attempts with the last attempt counting towards the grade. (CLOs: A, B, C)

Quiz: RVE

This quiz will confirm that the candidate has submitted an official passing score report for the RVE exam in the Gate 3 Application portal if required by the candidate’s program. This quiz covers the Learn material, contains 1 short answer question, is limited to 2 hours and 45 minutes, and allows unlimited attempts with the last attempt counting towards the grade. (CLOs: A, B, C)

Quiz: Praxis Subject Assessment

This quiz will confirm that the candidate has submitted an official passing score report for the applicable Praxis Subject Assessment in the Gate 3 Application portal. This quiz covers the Learn material, contains 1 short answer question, is limited to 2 hours and 45 minutes, and allows unlimited attempts with the last attempt counting towards the grade. (CLOs: A, B, C)

Quiz: Dyslexia Training

This quiz will confirm that the candidate has completed his/her Dyslexia Training and received the completion certificate. In order to complete this assignment, the candidate will upload a copy of the certificate onto the quiz on Canvas. This quiz covers the Learn material, contains 1 file upload question, is limited to 2 hours, and allows one attempt. (CLOs: A, B, C)

Quiz: First Aid/CPR Training

Every person seeking initial licensure shall provide evidence of the completion of certification or training in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of automated external defibrillators. This quiz will confirm that the candidate has submitted a copy of his/her emergency first aid, CPR & AED training certificate in the Gate 3 Application portal. This quiz covers the Learn material, contains 1 short answer question, is limited to 2 hours and 45 minutes, and allows unlimited attempts with the highest attempt counting towards the grade. (CLOs: A, B, C)

Quiz: Mandatory Cultural Competency Training and Licensure Requirements

This quiz will confirm that the candidate completed his/her Mandatory Cultural Competency Training and received the completion certificate. In order to complete this assignment, the student will upload a copy of the certificate onto the quiz on Canvas. This quiz covers the Learn material, contains 1 file upload question, is limited to 2 hours, and allows one attempt. (CLOs: A, B, C)

Quiz: Background Check

This quiz will confirm that the candidate has submitted a copy of his/her Criminal Clearance report, FBI Fingerprinting report, and Child Abuse Registry Check clearance report in the Gate 3 Application portal. This quiz covers the Learn material, contains 1 short answer question, is limited to 1 hour, and allows unlimited attempts with the highest attempt counting towards the grade. (CLOs: A, B, C)

Quiz: Employment Confirmation

This quiz will determine if the candidate is approved to complete student teaching in his/her own classroom and will require documentation from the school system in which the candidate is employed. This quiz covers the Learn material, contains 1 short answer question, is limited to 2 hours and 45 minutes, and allows unlimited attempts with the last attempt counting towards the grade. (CLOs: A, B, C)

Quiz: Student Teaching Placement Request

This quiz will confirm that the candidate has submitted a copy of his/her Student Teaching Placement Request Form in the Gate 3 Application portal. This quiz covers the Learn material, contains 1 short answer question, is limited to 2 hours and 45 minutes, and allows unlimited attempts with the last attempt counting towards the grade. (CLOs: A, B, C)

Quiz: TB Test

This quiz will confirm that the candidate has submitted a copy of his/her negative TB Test/Screening in the Gate 3 Application portal. This quiz covers the Learn material, contains 1 short answer question, is limited to 2 hours and 45 minutes, and allows unlimited attempts with the last attempt counting towards the grade. (CLOs: A, B, C)

Quiz: Professional Liability Insurance

This quiz will confirm that the candidate has submitted a copy of his/her professional liability insurance coverage in the Gate 3 Application portal. This quiz covers the Learn material, contains 1 short answer question, is limited to 2 hours and 45 minutes, and allows unlimited attempts with the last attempt counting towards the grade. (CLOs: A, B, C)

Quiz: DCPA

This quiz will confirm that the candidate’s Degree Completion Plan Audit shows proof of at least a 3.0 GPA, Gate 2 clearance, and that the candidate is registered for all remaining courses aside from Student Teaching and EDLC 571. This quiz covers the Learn material, contains 1 short answer question, is limited to 2 hours and 45 minutes, and allows unlimited attempts with the last attempt counting towards the grade. (CLOs: A, B, C)

Quiz: Understanding the Regulations Governing the Use of Restraint and Seclusion in Elementary and Secondary Schools in Virginia

All individuals seeking initial licensure are required to complete training on the regulations governing the use of restraint and seclusion in elementary and secondary schools in Virginia. This quiz will confirm that the candidate has submitted a copy of his/her restraint and seclusion training certificate in the Gate 3 Application portal. This quiz covers the Learn material, contains 1 short answer question, is limited to 2 hours and 45 minutes, and allow unlimited attempts with the highest attempt counting towards the grade. (CLOs: A, B, C)

Quiz: Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting, and Responding for Educators

All individuals seeking initial licensure are required to complete a child abuse recognition and intervention course that meets Board of Education approved guidelines. This quiz will confirm that the candidate has submitted a copy of his/her Child Abuse and Neglect Training certificate in the Gate 3 Application portal if required by the candidate’s program. This quiz covers the Learn material, contains 1 short answer question, is limited to 2 hours and 45 minutes, and allows unlimited attempts with the highest attempt counting towards the grade. (CLOs: A, B, C)

Additional Paperwork Upload Assignment (only if notified by Field Placement Office)

Upload additional documentation/paperwork required by the candidate’s school site(s). This step is only required if he/she was notified by FieldPlacementOffice@liberty.edu with the request for additional documentation/paperwork. (CLOs: A, B, C)

Quiz: Teaching Verification

The candidate will know they will receive a Student Teaching verification form approximately 45 days prior to placement and it must be submitted within 7 days of receiving it. (CLO-A)

Quiz: State Requirements

The candidate will identify the state that they currently reside and will be made aware of the requirements for the state in which they reside. (CLO-C)


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